pig latin

noun

often capitalized L

: a jargon that is made by systematic alteration of English (such as ipskay the ointjay for skip the joint)

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pig latin

noun

often capitalized L

: a play language usually formed by placing the first consonants and "-ay" at the end of each word (as "utshay the oorday" for "shut the door")